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It is more than twenty five years since Magic Breed first appeared on the ABC television program "The Inventors" with this foaling alarm system which was placed second-best invention for the year 1980. That same year it was awarded a bronze medal at the 9^th International Display of Inventors in Geneva from a field of forty-five entries.

 

The foaling alarm monitor consists of a small waterproof battery-operated transmitter enclosed in a leather pouch which is attached to the mare's headstall and positioned comfortably under her neck. The transmitter is activated 8-10 seconds after the mare lies down to foal and a signal is received on a receiver positioned up to some 400 metres distant. With only a headstall to wear, the mare is not conscious that she is carrying a transmitter, and is completely relaxed when she goes down in the foaling position.

The mares are therefore not upset by bright lights, night-watch persons or unusual noises. On some larger studs the night-watch person can wait in comfort until the signal is given instead of continually disturbing the mares.

Only one receiver is required and any number of transmitters can be used, these being coded for each stud. These foaling alarms can be used on any type of horse - from miniature ponies to the largest draught horse.

This unique foaling device automatically and silently alerts the mare's owner or breeder when the mare lies down and stretches out to commence labour. If the mare is down briefly and then returns to her normal activities, a built-in delay prevents a false alarm being broadcast. At the time of the actual alert the responsible person hearing the audible receiver tone will know that it is time to have the mare under constant surveillance and to be ready to give labour and delivery assistance as necessary.

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